Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder
JCA will meet next week on Monday, October 27th for our annual Potluck Dinner at the home of Violeta Peith. I need a RSVP from anyone planning to attend the dinner.
You are invited to join JCA members for a potluck dinner on Monday, October 27th. JCA’s normal October meeting is being replaced with a pot luck dinner at the home of Violeta Peith, aka Sweet Pickle. JCA will provide the meat, bread, drinks, plates, utensils, etc, etc. Everyone wishing to attend is asked to bring a dish of their choice. Also, bring a magic trick, balloons, or some other idea to share with the group. It is always a fun night when JCA members get together for dinner.
Plan to arrive between 6:30 and 7:00pm. Dinner will begin at 7:30pm. Please RSVP if you plan to come.
JCA Potluck Dinner
Monday, October 27, 2014
6:30-??
Sweet Pickle’s address is:
6323 South Springs Circle
Clifton, VA 20124
703-818-3072
JCA Meeting Schedule
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Monday, October 27, 2014 — Member Potluck Picnic
Monday, November 24, 2014 — Designing a Clown Face – Makeup Help
Monday, December ??, 2014 — Holiday Party for Safe Places
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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180
Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.
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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting.
PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
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Kapitol Klowns
There was some confusion about the schedule for the meetings of the Kapitol Klowns. Their new meeting date puts their meetings on the same days at our JCA meetings. In case it is easier for people to get to Maryland, their meetings also are the 4th Monday of each month in the Craft Room of the Town Center building at Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station.
Kapitol Klowns
4th Monday of the month at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road
Silver Spring, MD
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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com
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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades
If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com
NOTE: Starting in January 2013, we will review and critique all members before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events.
Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.
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Vienna Halloween Parade
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
7:00 pm
Maple Avenue
Vienna, VA
We are Group #54 of 88
We need a good turnout because the Kena Shriners are behind us at Group #56
Groups line up on Branch Rd SE and Berry St SE based on their Group Number and be in place by 6:00pm.
http://www.viennava.gov/index.aspx?nid=951
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Reston Holiday Parade – Pending Confirmation
Friday, November 28, 2014
11:00am
Reston Town Center
Reston, VA
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Fantasy Flight at Dulles
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Dulles Airport
8:00-Noon
Plans are underway for United Airlines’ 25th Annual Fantasy Flight for Children’s Hospice International. Fantasy Flight 2014 promises to be more festive than ever as they celebrate this milestone in their partnership with CHI on Saturday, December 6th at Dulles International Airport.
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Safe Places Holiday Party
We are working to plan our annual holiday party for the families of Safe Places. The date and time hasn’t been finalized.
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Upcoming Clown Events
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Mid Atlantic Clown Association Convention
November 5-9 2014
Harrisburg, PA
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/
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Face Painting & Body Art Convention
November 16 – 21, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel (Airport location)
St. Louis, MO
http://fpbaconvention.com/
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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/
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The Circus is Coming to Town
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The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China: Cirque Peking
October 31, 2014 – November 1, 2014 at 8:00 pm
November 1, 2014 at 2:00 pm
George Mason University Center for the Arts
http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/1722/
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NSO Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie — Kennedy Center Concert Hall
December 11 – 13, 2014
http://www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=NPPSC
High-flying fantasy soars once again with Cirque de la Symphonie–back by popular demand for a special holiday program, following its sold-out 2013 engagement! Acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, strongmen, and other new and returning acts perform astonishing feats uniquely choreographed to classical masterpieces.
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The Clown Network and Just For Clowns
Mike Becvar runs two websites for professional clowns, The Clown Network (http://www.theclownnetwork.com/) and Just for Clowns (http://www.justforclowns.com/). The Clown Network is the older of the two and has links to various clown organizations and vendors as well as to websites related to magic, juggling, and Santa. Just For Clowns is a newer website and run as a blog with links to news and videos that might be of interest to clowns.
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Halloween Jokes
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Q: Why don’t witches like to ride their brooms when they’re angry?
A: They’re afraid of flying off the handle.
Q: Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
A: Dayscare centers
Q: Who did Frankenstein take to the prom?
A: His ghoul friend.
Q: What monster flies his kite in a rain storm?
A: Benjamin Frankenstein
Q: What’s a monster’s favorite play?
A: Romeo and Ghouliet
Q: What’s a haunted chicken?
A: A poultry-geist
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Balloon and Face Painting Jams
Each month, Mike Becvar hosts a face painting and balloon jam at the Cici’s Pizza in Chantilly. It is normally on the 2nd Monday of the month. Mike tries to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 and grab some food from the buffet. The actual jam portion of the night begins at 7:00 and continues until Cici’s closes at 9:00pm. You can come as early or late as you like. The manager lets anyone who comes to do balloons or face painting eat the buffet for free. The jam is open to face painters and balloon twisters of all skill levels. You may ask for tips, but you cannot set a price for the balloons or face painting.
Chantilly Face Painting and Balloon Jam
2nd Monday of each Month
Buffet from 6:00 – 7:00
Jam from 7:00 – Close
CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
14392 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-961-9100
There are several other face painting and balloon jams in the area. Contact Mike Becvar aka Sir Toony for information about the other jams.
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Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://www.sam252.com/
The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)
Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm
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Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Every Thursday * when school is in session
Thursdays, 7:30-10 PM
Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.
Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.
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The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on Thursdays, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com
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